and back home again to Ohio! Have you ever wanted to do something that made no sense at all? Well, I am at that point, and having a great time while I try to figure out why I want so badly to do this. Drumming.........it is speaking so strongly to my soul, that I have …
Hot Air Balloons
Have you ever been sitting in exactly the right place at the right time? Here is a good one for the Grammy and Grampy history book. A recent visit to Pagosa Springs, Colorado was filled with mountains (hehe, I couldn't resist) of wonders and blessings. On day one, joined by our Colorado family members, we …
It really is THAT good!
A dear friend is retiring in a few days. She is a nurse - a loving, caring, conscientious professional. She says she is excited for the next phase of life. I am so happy to have her join the club! Welcoming you with open arms sweet lady! I hope you get to answer the "What's it …
Self Control, Part 2 (The book!)
Deep: Self-control is not the same thing as self-doubt; but sometimes we get the two mixed up. Honestly, think about it. Self doubt holds us back when we ought to be out there spreading good cheer. Self control is knowing how and when to step out there so that we can do something worthwhile, all …
Self Control
So, I have been planning to post about Self Control in January. It is the final Fruit of the Spirit, and some would agree it is the one needed to utilize all the others............. It isn't lost on me that it is not January yet, and I can't find enough self control to hold this …
Gentleness
We are full bore into what our family jokingly calls "The Eating Season". Starts with candy at Halloween and ends with candy at Easter. Some call it the holiday season........but I really love the idea of calling it "The Eating Season". What does it have to do with Gentleness? Year after year we think …
“Angels Wear Baggy Pants”
I learned recently that my Dad belonged to "The 22 Club" at the Atlas Plywood Mill in Greenville, Maine in the 40's and 50's. He would be 101 years old if still with us here on earth, so that would have made him in his late 20's to his early 40's. Anyway, in those days …
Faithfulness
I recently contemplated quitting something because it wasn't going well.........and found myself sitting on a bench in the garden, staring into space and contemplating that. I heard a small voice ask, "What Fruit of the Spirit could I use right now?" "The Fruits of the Spirit are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness …
Goodness
"Oh, for goodness sake!" Who has heard their Mum say that? (Most of us I am willing to wager.) If you break it down, it is a very powerful "Mum kinda thing" to say. How would you define goodness? I asked my best buddy what he thought, and he just said, "Goodness is the absence …
The “Beet”mobile
So, my sojourn back to Maine and beyond. Home safe and sound now, and looking back on how wonderful it was. My old minivan was transformed into a fantastic super power machine - The Beetmobile!! I picked up a load of beets at my brother's house in central Maine to take to my friend in …
Good Morning Mum 